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By Ifeoma Ikem A civil engineer, Mr. McDonald Ejiofor, has lamented the demolition of his ₦500 million property by officials of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) at 6th Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos, describing the incident as the total destruction of years of labour and dreams.Ejiofor, 48, alleged that officials of the FHA, accompanied by policemen attached to the Lagos State Taskforce and some hired thugs, stormed his residence at Plot 1892, Route 65, Caravan Estate, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, and began pulling down his structure while his family was still inside. He said he legally acquired the land from…

By Prince Benson Davies An expert in maritime management and leadership, Dr. Dorcas Masu Daniel-Bature has unveiled her agenda for the Chairmanship of the Lagos chapter of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), maintaining that she remains committed to leveraging her experience and expertise to advance the interests of CILT members and promote the growth of industry. Bature, who has been described by many as a visionary leader in the Transport and Logistics Industry, expressed passion and enthusiasm while announcing her candidacy for Chairmanship of the Lagos wing of CILT insisting that she will do things differently in…

Abuja, Oct.15, 2025 (NAN) A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohamed Ndarani, SAN has called for the investigation of all retired Chief Executive Officers and Directors in MDAs as well as public office holders ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ndarani who made the call at a news briefing on Wednesday in Abuja said the call was necessary as another set of elections and the accompanying electioneering campaigning are practically around already. He suggested that retired civil servants should be barred from contesting for any elective positions for at least one year to give the anti-corruption agencies the opportunity to investigate…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has officially launched its 2025 Customer Service Week celebrations under the inspiring global theme, “Mission: Possible.” The Agency is leveraging this annual celebration to reaffirm its commitment to transforming customer challenges into opportunities and consistently delivering exceptional service to grow the Nigerian Maritime sector. In his remarks, the Director General/CEO NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, noted that effective service delivery remains central to the Agency’s mandate, stressing that excellence must begin internally before extending to external stakeholders. Providing service is paramount, both internally and externally. We must remain prepared, committed, and available to…

Pivot Nigeria: Reframing the Lens is a national thought-leadership platform created to reset Nigeria’s reputation agenda. Powered by HighStakes Public Relations Professionals (HighStakes PR Professionals), Pivot Nigeria catalyses dialogue to inspire pride, amplify authentic narratives, and co-create a stronger, more balanced Nigeria narrative. The inaugural Pivot Nigeria Conference held recently, brought together thought leaders, innovators, journalists, entrepreneurs and youth to emphasize the urgent need for Nigerians to own and shape Nigeria’s narrative.The conference blended high-impact keynotes, panels and hands-on co-creationlabs to inspire action. Urging attendees to become ambassadors of truth and optimism for Nigeria, Pivot Nigeria convener, Victoria Uwadoka-Anyianuka set…

Naval officers from 20 countries, currently participating in the Siren Course onboard the French Navy’s LHD TONNERRE, have visited the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a knowledge-sharing engagement. The visit, aimed at enhancing maritime security cooperation, took place at NIMASA’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) Centre in Kirikiri, Lagos. Colonel Stéphane Oseo, Defence Attaché at the French Embassy in Nigeria, led the delegation and said the visit was intended to deepen understanding of how Maritime Administrations operate under the Yaoundé Architecture for Maritime Safety and Security in West and Central Africa. He described the collaboration…

At forty, Oluwaseyi Afolabi Tinubu stands as a rare blend of privilege and purpose, a man who has not only inherited a name but redefined it through vision, diligence, and a quiet kind of brilliance that inspires a generation. Born into the illustrious Tinubu dynasty, a lineage steeped in politics, philanthropy, and legacy. Seyi could easily have chosen comfort over contribution. Yet, he charted a course less traveled, one that demanded resilience, intellect, and the audacity to build something uniquely his own. Those who know him closely describe him as calm in demeanor, firm in purpose, and driven by impact.…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, has been honoured with the Visionary Leader Award at the New Experience Newspaper Awards held in Lagos. The award recognised Dr. Afolabi’s exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial innovation, and his contributions to Nigeria’s maritime, aviation, and logistics sectors. According to the organisers, the Visionary Leader Award celebrates corporate executives whose foresight, resilience, and impact have redefined business excellence and national development. In a statement, the organisers described Dr. Afolabi as “a transformational business leader whose vision continues to inspire enterprise growth, job creation, and economic empowerment across Africa.” They…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has been honoured with the Maritime Leadership Excellence Award at the 8th Anniversary Celebration of New Experience Newspaper held in Lagos. The event, which brought together key stakeholders from the maritime, aviation, transport, and media sectors, celebrated individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to national development through visionary leadership and service excellence. Dr. Mobereola was recognized for his outstanding leadership in repositioning NIMASA, promoting maritime safety, and driving reforms aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s blue economy potential. Presenting the award, the management of New…

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has asked the police to conduct further investigations into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request comes on the heels of a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dahiru, which exonerated Ochonogor and Owolabi of any wrongdoing. In a letter dated August 22, 2025 and signed by the Director, Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Adeshola Adekunle-Bello, the Ministry asked the police to reopen the case by interrogating more witnesses and reevaluating key documents. The letter was…